Hogestad / Högestad

INFORMATION

FontID: 09044HOG
Museum and Inventory Number: In the historical museum at Lund University, Lund
Church/Chapel: Högestads kyrka
Country Name: Sweden
Location: Skåne, Skåne län
Directions to Site: Högestad is located about 10-12 km NE of Ystad
Historical Region: Herrestads hd., Skåne
Font Location in Church: In the Lund University historical museum [ca. 1913]
Century and Period: 12th - 16th century, Medieval
Workshop/Group/Artisan: Raflundagruppen [Tynell]
Described in Tynell (1913-1921: 54): medieval baptismal font of the Raflunda group, made of Gotland sandstone probably from Bjersjölagård. Tynell reports it in the historical museum at Lund University ca. 1913.

MEDIUM AND MEASUREMENTS

Material: stone, sandstone (from Gotland)
Number of Pieces: two
Font Shape: round
Basin Interior Shape: round
Basin Exterior Shape: round
Diameter (includes rim): 73 cm
Notes on Measurements: Tynell (1913-1921: 54)

REFERENCES

Tynell, Lars, Skånes medeltida Dopfuntar, Stockholm: Cederquists Grafiska Aktiebolag, 1913-1921